Nigeria Raises Security Around Prisons in Zamfara, Kebbi, Katsina to Prevent Attacks PremiumTimesng: Nigeria
Security presence around correctional facilities as well as exit and entry routes of three capital cities in Katsina, Kebbi, and Zamfara States has visibly become heavier, ostensibly a measure to prevent terrorist attacks on the prisons, PREMIUM TIMES observed.based on military intelligence warning of terrorist plans to attack prisons in the three North-western states.
"Immediately after the report was released, we were ordered to beef up security," Mr Idris said."We have now sought and got reinforcement from the Army and immigration officers have also been sent to us." has also been complementing the efforts of the prison officers. A PREMIUM TIMES reporter who went round Katsina city reported that there has been an increase in the number of security agents patrolling the city centre.On the Mani exit route, the reporter learnt that policemen had been stationed immediately after the Barhim Housing Estate and a checkpoint mounted. Vehicles are checked before going in, just like the Kaita exit route where a police checkpoint is also stationed immediately after the National Open University.
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